THE WALL OF FACES

Bob was my uncle; his sister Lynda is my mother. He had 6 siblings and was the youngest of 3 sisters and 4 brothers. The 3 brothers served in the Army, Airforce and Navy. Bob graduated from Arroya High School in El Monte, CA and married his high school sweetheart Linda. I was very young, but remember going to the beach, to the circus and to a football game in LA with him and Linda. I also have some of his sports equipment. He rode a motorcycle; wore a black leather jacket and I don't think he was someone to be messed with. But he was kind, loving and thoughtful, and gave his life attempting to save another soldier, because that's how he rolled, a man of honor and sacrifice. I've never gotten over that his life was cut so short, he deserved a full life and all the goodness it could bring, but it's not about me. Bobby, I wrote the DOD and got all the records I could find, I pass along the stories, I've been to the wall in DC, and to Rose Hills, and we are doing our best to keep your memory alive for all the future generations. Never forgotten and always loved!

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. May you rest in eternal peace.

This is my Brother -in Law. Robert Paul Cook Spec4 101st Airborne (he was very proud of that( and should be.) A Squad Leader, and a KICK ASS GUY!!! The Uncle to my kids. I am Linda's brother Craig Reed. My family (my kids) know him and LOVES him very much. We are Christians (as was Bob, Catholic) and we look forward to spending eternity with him. My sister (his wife FOREVER) has never forgotten him. It is still Very Painful to her and us. I was with my sister to receive his decorations post posthumously at Camp Penelton (a day I will never forget) . It was so touching to me to read the words from all of you. I agree all that new him has the same thing to say...... HE WAS A GREAT GUY! He was!! My sister has all his stuff... tapes from the front, His Screamin Eagles Flag letters.... everything... I don't think she will post but I just want you all to know. From Bobs family to Midge and all his brother and sisters, (they were many) thank you. I know I speak for my Sister when I say THANKS! She is doing very well. She is married to a Vietnam Vet. He is the greatest guy too and VERY RESPECTFUL of Bob and Understands. With Love Craig. I list Bob as my Brother because that's the way I feel! My sister said that was OK. Thank for the Post... We lov'em!!

My kids know and LOVE their Uncle Bob.
Craig Reed Family

On 1/27/2018, I had the honor of placing a half-dozen yellow roses at my great-uncle Bob’s panel out of immense gratitude for his service and on behalf of my grandmother, Lynda Cook Jarvis “Midge”, his older sister. Yellow roses symbolize appreciation.

Robert Cook “Bob” gave his life while attempting to save the life of a fellow soldier in Vietnam at the age of 19. I was born 20 years later so I never got to meet him, but I recall my grandmother, great-aunt Pat, and uncle Jim speaking of him with adoration.

Thank you uncle Bob